When La Casa Ristorante first opened its doors on March 10, 1994, proprietor Syl Basacco had already done his homework by studying and copying many of our Mom's recipes from back home in Ceprano, Italy. In fact it used to be quite the treat when La Casa featured our Mom's home-made lasagna as the daily special. Some of these recipes are still on our menu today, along with many other delicious dishes our talented chefs have created over the years. Bottom line : you don't last this long unless your food is really good!more...See more text
a La Casa classic, made in-house with chilled layers of espresso-soaked lady fingers, mascarpone cream cheese and cocoa
$8.00
CREME BRULEE
also made in-house, comes with crispy phyllo pastry and a seasonal sorbet
$8.00
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CAKE
layers of chocolate gateau, mousse and a crisp chocolate shell, topped with melted chocolate sauce
$8.00
NEW YORK STYLE CHEESECAKE
with your choice of blueberry, raspberry or strawberry compote
$8.00
SORBETS
a delightful, non-dairy selection of fresh fruit sorbets, including blueberry, lemon, mango, raspberry and strawberry
$8.00
GELATI
direct from COPPA DI GELATO, four wildly delicious flavours : amaretto: almond liqueur and blended macaroons chocolate bourbon: dark chocolate spiked with bourbon whiskey stracciatella: vanilla with pieces of chocolate torrone: honey and almond
$8.00
FRUIT AND CHEESE PLATTER
chef's choice of fresh seasonal fruit and a variety of tasty cheeses
$0.00
Beverages MENU - La Casa Ristorante
Drinking
ANTIPASTI MENU - La Casa Ristorante
(Add a La Casa Salad or a Caesar Salad to any antipasto : $5.)
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
chef's seasonal choice of hot or cold soup : always freshly made and delicious
$7.00
MINESTRONE DEL GIORNO
hot and hearty mix of chef's choice of meat, pasta, beans and vegetables
$8.00
ASSORTED CROSTINI
kalamata olive tapenade, with goat cheese; walnut and pear, with blue cheese; a mushroom duxelles, with siago cheese
$9.00
PANCETTA SHRIMP
pancetta and basil wrapped jumbo shrimp, oven grilled, with a fire roasted citrus cocktail sauce
$9.00
CALAMARI
marinated and lightly pan-fried, in a lemon dill beurre blanc
$10.00
ANTIPASTO PLATTER
chef's choice of italian cheeses, cold cuts, olives, house-smoked salmon and marinated vegetables
$10.00
OLIVE TAPENADE
house-made, with kalamata olives, red pepper, onion, and delicious on our freshly baked bread
$2.00
INSALATE
(Add a grilled chicken breast or tiger shrimp to any salad : $5.)
LA CASA SALAD
selected greens, roma tomato, balsamic sundried tomato vinaigrette
I was sadly dissapointed with my dining experience. The waiter and staff were fantastic, and it was a lovely atmosphere. Since being a vegetarian, the waiter suggested the chef make a mushroom risotto. I asked if it would be a sticky risotto and he said no problem. It was was terrible. There was no flavor. It tasted like an unsalted runny mushroom broth wother bland, not sticky starchy rice. I haven't been out for dinner in a year (young kids), so I was so excited for a nicwhile fine dining meal
My husband and I tried this restaurant after a strong recommendation from a friend. He was extremely impressed, me not so much. I understand that not all restaurants understand how to make a flavourful vegetarian meal, but based on the reviews this place was garnering, I had hopes. Not high ones, thankfully. I was bored by my meal (which was, of course, pasta. The only other vegetarian option was pasta as well). I refuse to believe that the only reasonable food options for a veggie have to be at a specialty place- Vegetarians are hardly a fringe group in this day and age. Service should include all members of a group, not just a few. Hopefully someone will take note, and challenge themselves to use unique ingredients or aromatics for flavour, not just animals.
My husband and I dined at La Casa on Saturday night. We started with Mussels for appetizer - delicious...I wanted to drink the sauce it was so good. We also shared a Ceasar Salad. The dressing was very nice, perhaps a bit too much garlic (a little too overwhelming). Still tasty though.
I ordered lobster pasta, all I can say is DELICIOUS! So tasty. I brought some home and was looking forward to eating it again the next day for lunch. My husband ordered beef tenderloin. Again, delicious! Tender, perfectly cooked and tasty. The waiter was very professional and friendly. We had a great time and a fantastic meal. No wonder La Casa is still one of the best restaurant's in London. It's so nice to go out for dinner and receive a great meal. The meals are not pretentious or overpriced (unlike other London restaurants in the downtown area). The food is simply delicious. Thank you for a great night out!
A friend recommended this restaurant. After calling I realized its a busy place! Apparently there was a concert so we took a late reservation of 8pm. At first I was not impressed. Tables were not set. There were many groups with reservations waiting and lots of empty tables in the restaurant. I didnt think the staff was very efficient. I was ready to walk out the door but at 830 where would I go? I just waited and waited will I was seated. Everything went wrong and service was lousy. But I gave them a chance. Service did kicked up a notch. I guess they were having a bad and busy night. But at the end I may say the food is very good and the desert amazing. I would definitely go back!..
